Govt approves dualisation of 2 major Sunyani roads
The government has approved the dualisation of two major roads in Sunyani as part of its broader infrastructure drive to improve urban mobility and stimulate economic growth in the Bono Regional capital.
The projects funded by the Government of Ghana (GoB), covering the Sunyani-Abesim road and the Adumako Junction-Watchman road, are intended to support urban mobility in Sunyani, the Bono Regional capital.
The Sunyani Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Vincent Antwi Agyei, who announced this at a press conference in Sunyani, said the approval formed part of the government’s broader infrastructure agenda to enhance mobility and position Sunyani for anticipated growth.
Ultimatum
In that regard, traders and other occupants along the stretches have been given up to February 28 to clear road reservations for the commencement of the road project.
“This is a public project. By February 28, all structures within the road reservation must be cleared for work to begin,” Mr Agyei stated.
Mr Agyei explained that the Sunyani-Abesim route had, over the years, experienced severe congestion, particularly between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m., making it difficult for commuters and motorists to move freely.
He said traders and occupants along the road reservation had been engaged to clear containers and temporary structures to pave the way for construction.
He explained that an initial 10-day ultimatum was issued on February 4, 2026, but was later extended to February 28, 2026, following appeals from affected persons.
According to Mr Agyei, the extension was granted to allow traders sufficient time to remove containers and temporary structures voluntarily.
He, however, stressed that the contractor would move to the site immediately after the deadline.
Key entry route
He said the roads served as key entry routes into Sunyani, explaining that all vehicles from the Accra-Kumasi stretch used Abesim road, while those from Ahafo areas, including Tepa and Atronie roads, used Watchman stretch.
He underscored that the expansion would ensure the smooth flow of traffic and prevent future congestion as vehicular movement into the regional capital continued to increase.
The MCE clarified that the Adumako Junction-Watchman stretch formed part of the broader Sunyani-Atronie-Acherensua road project currently under construction, but with special dualisation arrangements within the Municipal enclave.
“As a regional capital, we must plan ahead to avoid the congestion experienced in some larger cities,” he said.
No compensation
Mr Agyei stated that no compensation would be paid for containers or temporary structures erected within the road reservation.
He explained that such structures operated under temporary permits on government land designated as road reservations or buffer zones.
While expressing sympathy for affected traders, Mr Agyei maintained that the project must proceed in the interest of the wider public.
On the timeline, Mr Agyei said the projects were expected to be completed within a year, barring unforeseen circumstances.
He expressed confidence that the dualisation projects, together with the ongoing Outer Ring Road and the proposed Inner Ring Road, would significantly enhance traffic management and infrastructure development in Sunyani.
"These roads will serve generations to come.
It is a project that will benefit the people long after we are gone,” he said, urging traders and occupants to comply with the relocation notice.
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